Deji Elumoye in Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condoled with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over the demise of his brother, Salihu Ahmadu Ribadu, who died on Sunday, in Yola, Adamawa State.
The President, according to a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, was represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, who led a seven-man government delegation on a condolence visit to Yola yesterday.
Speaking at the Ribadu family home in Yola, the Chief of Staff said Tinubu was saddened by the loss and described it as “painful and irreparable.”
According to Gbajabiamila: “Mr. President has mandated us to come to Yola and condole with a valued member of his team, the National Security Adviser, and by extension the rest of the family over the sad loss suffered by them.
“The loss of a close family member like this is very painful, and it is therefore important for friends and family to come together and commiserate with the bereaved family”.
The Chief of Staff was accompanied on the condolence visit by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris; Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman; Minister of Arts and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa; Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and Special Adviser to the President on General Duties (Office of the Vice President), Dr. Aliyu Modibbo Umar.
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